The James Naismith Memorial Targe for Professional Piping March, Strathspey, and Reel was first awarded in 1993 at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games. It commemorates James Naismith, 1921-1991, a piper and Clydebank, Scotland native. The targe was designed and created by Hamish Yuile. Prize money is donated to the winner and the names of the winners are inscribed on this perpetual targe.
Photo Right: James Naismith
| Year | Award Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Seumas Coyne
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| 2022 | Seumas Coyne
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| 2019 | Seumas Coyne |
| 2018 | Andrew Hahn |
| 2017 | Colin Armstrong |
| 2016 | Colin Armstrong |
| 2015 | Ross Naismith |
| 2014 | Colin Armstrong |
| 2013 | Justin Celek |
| 2012 | Robert Watt |
| 2011 | Ian Whitelaw |
| 2010 | Justin Celek |
| 2009 | Seumas Coyne |
| 2006 | Stevie Megarity |
| 2005 | Ian Whitelaw |
| 2004 | Ian Whitelaw |
| 2003 | Adrian Melvin |
| 2002 | Ian Whitelaw |
| 2001 | Alan Bevan |
| 2000 | Ian Whitelaw |
| 1999 | Aaron Shaw |
| 1998 | Ian Whitelaw |
| 1997 | Aaron Shaw |
| 1996 | Charles Lumsden |
| 1995 | Ian Whitelaw |
| 1994 | Gerry Wallace |
| 1993 | Gerry Wallace |